The President of Albania Bayram Begay arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit to participate in the 11^th Global Baku Forum. He also had a visit to Sheki as part of the trip.

Within the course of the trip, President Begay, the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the head of the Sheki City Executive Power also visited the "ABAD" Ceramics and Applied Art Center located in the territory of the "Yukhari Bash" National Historical-Architecture Reserve.

The guest was informed that the purpose of the center's activity is to preserve and pass on the historic ceramic traditions of our country, mainly Sheki, to future generations, as well as to introduce ceramic works made of different types of Azerbaijani clay to the world. It was mentioned that 98 of the 128 types of clay in the world are found in Azerbaijan.

It was also stated that Sheki with its unique ceramic traditions has become a member of the European Ceramic Route which promotes the cultural heritage of ceramic production and Sheki “ABAD” Ceramics and Applied Art Centre had a special role during the selection process.

At the end, the President of Albania was presented with a handcrafted souvenir made at the Ceramics and Applied Art Centre.